fuge lighting

[crackers]

i was wanting to add a fuge in my sump. How much lighting would you guys recommend for this and would you run it 24 hours or reverse cycle from the other lights. Thanks

[scumonkey]

try this link to some good info from Melev....
http://www.melevsreef.com/fuge_bulb.html

[WarrenG]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8037803#post8037803 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by crackers
i was wanting to add a fuge in my sump. How much lighting would you guys recommend for this and would you run it 24 hours or reverse cycle from the other lights. Thanks

I run mine when the tank lights are off, to help offset ph changes due to oxygen releases by the algae. For about 2 years I've used one of the mini compact fluourescent fixtures with 1x9 watts of 6000K lamp mounted against a side (for convenience) of the glass 'fuge. The macro algae grows well in a ball about 7" in diameter.

Now, I want more power so I've just ordered a 2x9watt fixture including two lamps on sale for $22.99 at DrsFosterSmith.com
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=11382&N=2004+113345

[crackers]

Thanks you guys have been a great help